The Technique and Practice of Psychoanalysis, 8 (The Ralph R. Greenson Training Seminars)

Advance word on Ralph R. Greenson's THE TECHNIQUE AND PRACTICE OF PSYCHOANALYSIS, 8:

"The lectures and dialogues presented in this book remind us all that the importance of a relationship between the analyst and the patient is not a new idea. For Ralph Greenson it was the core of his psychoanalytic work. Greenson's humanity, humility, intuition, and empathic attunement come through the pages of this fascinating book. The lectures reveal not only his gift in making connections with the patient, but also his genuine enthusiasm and respect for his audience. The reader is immediately able to imagine him/herself right there inside the seminar room. The current volume's emphasis on working through, transference, and termination illuminates Greenson's nuanced perspective on the technique of psychoanalysis, highlighting its importance and relevance for the practicing psychoanalyst in the 21st century. The series editor, Dr. Polkinhorn, brings back the memory of Greenson's brilliance, wit, and love of psychoanalysis to the seasoned analyst. More importantly, he makes Ralph Greenson accessible to a new generation of therapists and psychoanalysts. This captivating page-turner, a labor of love, is a precious gift to the psychoanalytic community."

Afsaneh Alisobhani, Psy.D.

Past Vice-President, Newport Psychoanalytic Institute (NPI).

Faculty, University of California, Irvine, School of Psychiatry and Human Behavior

Member, University of California/NCP Interdisciplinary Psychoanalytic Consortium.